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Turkey Cacciatore Sandwiches

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Updated Nov 3, 2010
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Try this take on Italian cacciatore, sandwich-style, made with slow-cooked turkey. Serve hot, on a roll slathered in pesto and topped with mozzarella.

Turkey Cacciatore Sandwiches

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 8 hr 20 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 4 bone-in turkey thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 Italian or French rolls, split
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 8 slices (1 ounce each) mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place bell pepper and onion in cooker; top with turkey. Mix tomato sauce, vinegar and Italian seasoning in small bowl; pour over turkey and vegetables.
  • Step 
    2
    Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Step 
    3
    Place turkey on cutting board. Use 2 forks to cut or break up turkey into thin pieces; discard bones. Return turkey to cooker. To serve, spread cut sides of rolls with pesto. Fill with turkey mixture, using slotted spoon; top with cheese.

Nutrition

520 Calories
26g Total Fat
42g Protein
29g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
520
Calories from Fat
240
Total Fat
26g
41%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
100mg
34%
Sodium
810mg
34%
Potassium
570mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
3g
Protein
42g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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